Redis

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A Model Context Protocol server that provides access to Redis databases. This server enables LLMs to interact with Redis key-value stores through a set of standardized tools.

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Overview

Redis is a Model Context Protocol server that provides access to Redis databases, enabling LLMs to interact with Redis key-value stores through standardized tools.

To use Redis, configure it in the "mcpServers" section of your claude_desktop_config.json or run it using Docker or NPX commands as specified in the documentation.

Set, get, delete, and list operations for Redis key-value pairs. - Supports optional expiration for keys. - Easy integration with Claude Desktop and Docker.

Storing and retrieving user session data.
Caching frequently accessed data for faster retrieval.
Managing real-time data feeds in applications.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Redis in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redis-modelcontextprotocol": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "mcp/redis",
        "redis://host.docker.internal:6379"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redis-modelcontextprotocol": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "mcp/redis",
        "redis://host.docker.internal:6379"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redis-modelcontextprotocol": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "mcp/redis",
        "redis://host.docker.internal:6379"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "redis-modelcontextprotocol": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "mcp/redis",
        "redis://host.docker.internal:6379"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redis-modelcontextprotocol": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "mcp/redis",
        "redis://host.docker.internal:6379"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redis-modelcontextprotocol": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "mcp/redis",
        "redis://host.docker.internal:6379"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the default Redis URL?

The default Redis URL is "redis://localhost:6379".

Can I run Redis in a Docker container?

Yes! You can run Redis using Docker with the provided command.

Is Redis open source?

Yes! Redis is licensed under the MIT License, allowing free use, modification, and distribution.

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